About Us

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Moji Alavi, Owner/Director
Since Moji was little, soccer has been an important part of his life. His love and passion for soccer began at the age of 8 where he learned about teamwork and the fun of the game. He played on soccer teams all throughout elementary to high school.
Moji went to the University of Texas at Arlington and got his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Minor in Business. During his college career, he was always involved in the community and especially with the Boys & Girls Club of America serving the Arlington Area. He was one of the creators of Project Smile which educated kids healthcare and personal hygiene. To Moji, teaching children the importance of healthy lifestyle, being active, and learning how to work in a team is essential.

Amanda Naul, Assistant Director

Coach Amanda grew up in San Angelo, TX, where she played soccer all the way through high school. Graduating from Angelo State University with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and is currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Management from Dallas Baptist University. She enjoys teaching people how to play sports, being outside, and having fun.

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Expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards

Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.

Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.

We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.

The History of Soccer Shots

Our founding partners, Jeremy Sorzano and Jason Webb, were soccer teammates both in college and professionally. They formed Soccer Shots® in 1998 after recognizing a lack of quality soccer programs for children under age 8. They shared an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep love of soccer, and a passion to inspire children to live fit and healthy lives.

The success of Soccer Shots in Charlotte, NC and Harrisburg, PA, where Sorzano and Webb first launched their businesses, led to several of their friends and former teammates wanting to get involved. In 2005, Soccer Shots began franchising and opened its first four franchises in OH, DE, FL, and PA. The business opportunity began to attract more soccer entrepreneurs, and Soccer Shots has enjoyed growing around the country and into Canada.

In May of 2009, Justin Bredeman, another former college soccer teammate, became the third Soccer Shots partner. Justin brought with him eight years of experience from Auntie Anne’s, Inc., a pretzel franchising company, where he led a team that supported nearly 800 franchise units. His deep understanding of the franchise business model also comes from the knowledge gained from his five years of owning and running a Soccer Shots business of his own.

In August of 2009, the Soccer Shots partners founded the Soccer Shots Foundation, the non-profit arm of Soccer Shots. The Soccer Shots Foundation provides opportunities to economically challenged children within the U.S. and around the world through the game of soccer.

From its humble beginnings, Soccer Shots has grown beyond Jeremy and Jason’s biggest dreams, with over 180 territories across 37 states and Canada. In 2016, more than 335,000 children participated in Soccer Shots.

The business is consistently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 Children’s Fitness Franchise in the U.S. And today, Soccer Shots is positioned as the best-in-class children’s soccer program with a focus on character development.

Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC is based in central Pennsylvania, just east of Harrisburg.

Stronger Youth. Beyond the Game.

We believe that soccer is a powerful vehicle for positively impacting youth. Through our partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we aim to impact children who live in underserved communities throughout the U.S. through quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development.